sneak preview

noun

: a special advance showing of a movie usually announced but not named

Examples of sneak preview in a Sentence

A few prominent writers were invited to a sneak preview of the new film. a sneak preview of this fall's fashions
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Soda, directed by Erez Tadmor, will have a special sneak preview as the centerpiece film event. Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024 Each ad contains a sneak preview of the next in the series, and also highlights a Black Friday offer. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024 Stephanie Sanchez, associate show manager, said the crew got a sneak preview of their canvas coming to life. Shafaq Patel, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024 Per a press release, there will be nationwide sneak previews through AMC theaters before the film opens in theaters throughout North America starting Nov. 1. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sneak preview 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sneak preview was circa 1937

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“Sneak preview.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneak%20preview. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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